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Woodward 8904-739

Product Introduction:​ This unit is a complete actuator-and-valve assembly in which Woodward pre-matches the TM-55 electro-hydraulic integrating actuator with a rotary gas valve. It is designed for fuel control on industrial gas turbines. The actuator receives command signals from an electronic controller and, through an electro-hydraulic servo drive, precisely positions the rotary gas valve to achieve high-accuracy fuel metering and regulation. The combination is functionally matched and baselined at the factory and can be mounted directly into the turbine fuel system.

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Technical Specifications:
  • Part Number: 8904-739
  • Manufacturer: Woodward
  • Device Type: Actuator and valve combination unit
  • Actuator Type: TM-55 electro-hydraulic integrating actuator
  • Valve Type: Rotary gas valve
  • Drive Mode: Electro-hydraulic servo drive
  • Position Feedback: Built-in electrical position sensor (LVDT or resolver)
  • Control Compatibility: Compatible with Woodward 43027 series, NetCon, 2301 and other electronic control systems
Functional Features:
  • Actuator and valve are pre-matched, with baseline calibration completed at the factory, reducing on-site commissioning workload
  • TM-55 actuator uses a torque motor servo valve for fast response and high control accuracy
  • Rotary gas valve adopts sleeve and gate throttling structure with excellent contamination resistance
  • Valve design includes an inlet deflector that directs gas impurities toward the metering port, reducing impurity accumulation inside the valve body
  • Meter sleeve support bearings are fully sealed from the gas to protect internal mechanisms
  • Actuator automatically biases toward minimum fuel on loss of electrical power, providing fail-safe protection
  • Internal parts are all hardened stainless steel for corrosion and wear resistance
Application Scenarios:
  • Fuel control for industrial gas turbine generator sets
  • Fuel management for gas compressor drives
  • Gas supply regulation in combined heat and power (CHP) systems
  • Gas flow control in distributed energy stations
  • Marine and offshore platform gas power plants
Performance Parameters:
  • Actuator output torque: 30 to 75 N·m (22 to 55 lb-ft)
  • Actuator weight: approximately 6.6 kg (14.5 lb)
  • Valve flow range: depends on specific valve body specification, covering small and medium turbine requirements
  • Gas supply pressure: up to 600 psig (4137 kPa)
  • Differential pressure range: 25 to 600 psi (172 to 4137 kPa)
  • Gas temperature range: -40°C to +149°C (-40°F to +300°F)
  • Hydraulic oil supply pressure: 400 to 1000 psig (2758 to 6895 kPa), allowing ±20% fluctuation
  • Hydraulic oil viscosity range: 0.6 to 400 centistokes
  • Hydraulic oil filtration: 10 micron nominal
  • Ambient temperature range: -40°C to +121°C (-40°F to +250°F)
  • Explosion-proof certification: UL Listed Class I, Division 1, Groups C & D; CSA Listed C22.2
Material Composition:
  • Actuator housing: high-strength aluminum alloy
  • Actuator internal parts: fully hardened stainless steel
  • Valve body: precision cast stainless steel
  • Meter sleeve and gate: fully hardened stainless steel, precision lapped
  • Seals: fluorocarbon rubber (FKM) or other gas-resistant elastomers
  • Hydraulic seals: preformed packing rings to prevent magnetic contaminant buildup
Structural Features:
  • Actuator and valve directly connected via adapter with no intermediate transmission linkage
  • Rotary sleeve and gate metering structure with excellent flow resistance characteristics
  • Double-acting servo piston provides powerful driving force
  • Hydraulic inlet fitting has built-in 40 micron strainer for additional contamination protection
  • Electrical position feedback sensor is built into the actuator for closed-loop control
  • Compact overall structure for easy installation within turbine enclosure
Working Principle:​ The electronic controller sends an electrical command signal to the torque motor servo valve inside the TM-55 actuator. The servo valve generates a pressure differential to drive the secondary spool, regulating hydraulic oil flow to both ends of the double-acting servo piston. Piston movement drives the final output shaft to rotate, thereby driving the meter sleeve of the rotary gas valve to change its opening. The built-in electrical position sensor continuously detects the actuator/valve position and feeds back to the controller, forming a high-precision closed-loop position control. On loss of control system power, the spring-loaded mechanism of the actuator pushes the valve toward the minimum fuel position, realizing fail-safe protection.
Installation Requirements:
  • Handle and install the unit with care to avoid damaging seals, mounting faces and factory-set adjustments
  • Protect hydraulic and gas connection ports with plastic caps or guards when not connected to formal piping
  • Actuator is calibrated and drained of calibration fluid at factory; no additional cleaning or calibration required before installation
  • Confirm hydraulic oil supply pressure is within the specified range before installation
  • Bleed trapped air from the hydraulic system to prevent abnormal initial actuator operation
  • Configure gas inlet with filter meeting requirement
  • Use shielded cable for electrical connections and ground correctly
Usage Precautions:
  • Hydraulic oil cleanliness is critical to actuator life; maintain specified filtration rating
  • Strictly control gas impurity content: solids less than 10 microns not exceeding 30 ppm concentration, solids greater than 10 microns not exceeding 0.3 ppm
  • Regularly inspect hydraulic system pressure and oil condition
  • Avoid operation under over-pressure, over-temperature or out-of-viscosity-range conditions
  • Regularly check electrical connector sealing and position feedback signal stability
  • Follow Woodward OEM recommendations for maintenance intervals; arrange return-to-factory overhaul upon expiration to restore to “like-new” condition

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